Originally Posted by
ROJA
You said that CVC21202's "right right" rule prevented double riding, so it seems logical that if CVC21202's rule doesn't apply, e.g., in the situations I've described, then double riding would be permitted. In other words, if CVC21202's rule doesn't apply, I am entitled to take the whole lane. If I am taking the whole lane, cars need to change lanes to pass me, so why can't two cyclists share the same lane? I haven't seem any argument for that conclusion (and CVC21202 doesn't support you as you've noted), but if there is another section of the CVC that prohibits this, please do let me know!
1. if you are moving with the flow of traffic; or
2. if the lane is of a substandard width.
#1 is only permissible if you are going as fast as the flow of traffic. I think that is what you meant but it reads like you are saying going in the same direction. So if you are in a 25 mph zone and can ride 25 mph, then it is legal to take up the whole lane and ride side by side. On my road bike I can cruise pretty close to 25 mph at 22-24 mph, but I still stay to the right on the road because most drivers do about 30 mph in a 25 zone.
#2 is also legal. While it is legal, I don't know if I would advise it. Drivers are not aware of the law and will get very peeved about it since they expect cyclists to be at the far right of the lane at all times.